Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Sweet Ideas: Healthier Ways to Tame That Sweet Tooth

So, the other day over lunch my friend and I began chatting about that inevitable, uncontrollable desire that comes upon us after each meal for something sweet.

Every time I finish a hearty meal, I rush to the fridge or pantry for some chocolate chips, peanut butter or anything sweet I can get my hands on. After all, who wants that icky taste of fish, meat or veggies in their mouth leftover from dinner?

While most of the time I have my cravings under control, sometimes they can get just a tad out of hand. . . and that's exactly why I want to help you all.

Below you'll find 8 healthier tasty ideas to tame that post-meal sweet tooth...and the best part is you still get to eat!

1. Sliced apple sprinkled with cinnamon and a drizzle of honey/agave syrup

3. Mini bag of Trader Joe's Lite Kettle Corn (1 bag has only 110 calories) or make your own sweet 'n' salty fix by popping a bag of all natural, fat free popcorn and sprinkling it with a dash of salt and real sugar. (None of that fake stuff!)

4. Sliced banana dipped in cocoa powder or cinnamon

5. Handful dried fruit 'n' nuts, or no more than a measured 1/4 cup if you can't control yourself!

6. 1/4 cup frozen berries with 1-2 TB light cool whip

7. Grapefruit or orange wedges-perfectly sweet on their own (Think: soccer practice/game days!)

8. Cup of herbal, black or green tea with a dollop of honey, or make my favorite late night "latte" treat. Heat 1 cup organic, light plain or vanilla soy milk in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes in a microwavable mug. Place tea bag in mug (flavor of choice, but a chai based, cinnamon or black tea would taste best) and brew for 4 minutes. Remove bag, and add 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1 tsp nutmeg, stir and enjoy : )

About Me

I am a 25 year old "Healthy Chick" living in the lovely city of Boston.
I hold an extreme passion for health, researching the newest trends and best fitness tips daily.
I’m obsessed with studying food, living by the Italian's mantra: enjoy what you eat, every last bite, but also be aware of what you're putting inside your mouth. After all, food should be something to savor, not fear and that's exactly why I chose to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
No, I'm not a doctor, nutritionist or personal trainer. I don't have any notable certifications or trophies hanging on my walls. However, I do have a sincere love for what I do, and believe I can offer you fresh, new insights you can't get from magazines or diet books. I don't write just to hop on the "blogging bandwagon." I write because I care about what I do and want to share what I have to say (and trust me that's a lot) with all of my lovely readers!
My newest project: I’m working to make my "Healthy Chicks" blog into a book incorporating older posts with new, fun tips and ideas. So get on board and start reading! Send any suggestions/ ideas to my email.